Julius Nuccio Camellia
Best winter-blooming shrub for gardeners seeking deer-resistant, low-maintenance evergreen structure.
Discover the Julius Nuccio Camellia, a stunning evergreen shrub that brings vibrant color to your landscape in late winter. This cultivar boasts large, semi-double blooms with intense crimson red petals and bright yellow centers, creating a captivating display. Its sturdy, dense, and upright growth habit makes it ideal for woodland borders, foundation plantings, or as a formal hedge. Requiring filtered sun or partial shade and organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil, this camellia offers reliable winter interest and year-round structure for your garden.
$89.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
61
/ 2693
#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+106%
Above average
Brand
Monrovia Growers
/ Monrovia Growers
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic winter focal point
- Homeowners needing year-round privacy and evergreen structure
- Landscapers wanting a reliable, vigorous japonica variety
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with sunny yards or alkaline soil conditions
- Plant owners unwilling to manage occasional pest issues
- Impatient gardeners wanting an instant mature shrub
Performance breakdown
Winter Bloom Impact
Crimson petals provide a high-contrast focal point during dormant garden months.
Structural Versatility
Dense upright habit functions perfectly as a formal hedge or border.
Maintenance Ease
Reliable growth requires minimal intervention once established in the right soil.
Pest Resilience
Natural deer resistance protects your investment from common landscape browsing.
Soil Specificity
Strict acidic soil requirements demand careful site preparation for optimal health.
Year-Round Foliage
Lush evergreen leaves maintain garden structure long after the blooms fade.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Light Needs
Filtered sun, Partial shade
Mature Height
8 ft
Mature Width
8 ft
Hardiness Zone
08
Container Size
5 gallon
Features
- Striking crimson red semi-double blooms
- Blooms reliably in late winter
- Dense, upright evergreen foliage
- Ideal for borders and hedges
- Deer resistant
- Adds vertical interest
- Requires acidic soil
- Low maintenance
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Julius Nuccio Camellia, noting that the plants arrive healthy, well packaged, and robust. Reviewers frequently mention the reliability of Monrovia stock, highlighting how easily the camellias establish and thrive, producing stunning, large blooms quickly. The overall consensus confirms this is a premium, dependable choice for gardeners seeking vibrant color and strong growth.
Know before you buy
This plant performs best in filtered sun or partial shade. Avoid planting it in direct, harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the foliage.
Yes, it requires organically rich, well-drained, and acidic soil. If your native soil is alkaline, you may need to amend it or use a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants.
The Julius Nuccio Camellia reaches a mature height and width of approximately 8 feet. Its dense, upright habit makes it a great choice for formal hedges or vertical interest in a woodland border.
While no plant is completely deer-proof, this camellia is generally considered deer resistant. It is a reliable choice for gardens where deer pressure is a concern.
You will see its striking crimson red, semi-double blooms in late winter. It is an excellent choice for adding color to the landscape when most other plants are still dormant.
While it is sold in a 5-gallon container, its mature size of 8 feet makes it better suited for the ground in the long term. If you do keep it in a container, ensure it is a very large pot with excellent drainage and consistent moisture.
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